Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
maternal perceptions, Japanese temperament, American temperament, children
College
Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Department
Psychology
Abstract
The study of temperament has an important part in furthering our understanding about human development. Although the word “temperament” is defined in various ways by researchers, two leading theorists defined it as “constitutionally based individual differences in emotional, motor, and attentional reactivity and self-regulation” (Rothbart & Bates, 1997, p. 108). This definition, particularly, the term “constitutional” emphasizes the biological aspect of temperament. However, Dr. Shwalb and other researchers found evidences that suggest the influence of culture on how people perceive others temperament. Specifically, we studied the differences between maternal perceptions of Japanese and American child temperament to better understand how mothers from different cultures viewed their children.
Recommended Citation
Shimokawa, Kenichi and Shwalb, Dr. David
(2013)
"Structure and Dimensions of Maternal Perceptions of Japanese and American Child Temperament,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 467.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/467